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Author Snider, Vicki, 1949-

Title Myths and misconceptions about teaching : what really happens in the classroom / Vicki E. Snider
Published Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Education, [2006]
©2006

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Description ix, 215 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Contents The problem -- The myth of process -- The myth of fun and interesting -- The myth of eclectic instruction -- The myth of good teachers -- The myth of learning style -- The myth of disability -- Origin of myths -- From myth to science
Summary "In Myths and Misconceptions about Teaching: What Really Happens in the Classroom, Vicki Snider describes six teaching myths that hinder reform in education. These myths affect all students, but especially hurt low-performing students - those with disabilities or risk factors. Based on her perspective as a longtime classroom teacher and teacher educator, Dr. Snider examines the beliefs that guide teaching practices. She uses current research on teaching to illustrate the faulty premises that underlie the myths and how they ultimately affect children and adolescents. Together these myths expose an approach to teaching that is highly contextual and idiosyncratic, leaving little room for the inherent absolutes in school reform efforts. This book is of interest to teachers, professors, parents, school board members, and graduate students."--BOOK JACKET
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Teaching.
Effective teaching.
Slow learning children -- Education.
LC no. 2005028739
ISBN 1578863457 hardcover alkaline paper
1578863465 paperback alkaline paper